r/brutalism

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About r/brutalism

A friendly place to discover and appreciate brutalist buildings and architecture. Share photos, read articles, and discuss.

The community at a glance

r/brutalism is a Subreddit for Architects with roughly 200K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #10 in the Architecture communities list.

Roughly 14K members have joined in the past year.

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Established 2012
200K Members

Community Topics

Community Features

Forum

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +14K members
Growth: +7.5% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 139 members
  • 2014: 420 members
  • 2015: 4K members
  • 2016: 8K members
  • 2017: 18K members
  • 2018: 13K members
  • 2020: 66K members
  • 2023: 53K members
  • 2024: 13K members
  • 2025: 13K members
  • 2026: 12K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 1K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 1K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 1K members
  • Jul: 1K members
  • Aug: 1K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 1K members
  • Nov: 336 members

Flair

  • Original Content
    24 posts in the past month
    1. Barbican Collection with lesser seen interiors [OC]
    2. Okinawa Prefectural Museum, Naha, Japan; [OC]
    3. North Seattle College (OC)
    #1
    Original Content
    Barbican Collection with lesser seen interiors [OC] · Okinawa Prefectural Museum, Naha, Japan; [OC] · North Seattle College (OC)
    24
  • Poor Title
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Köln, Germany
    2. Brutalist architecture from a bygone era.
    #2
    Poor Title
    Köln, Germany · Brutalist architecture from a bygone era.
    2
  • Not Brutalism
    1 post in the past month
    1. Radio Kootwijk
    #3
    Not Brutalism
    Radio Kootwijk
    1
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/brutalism for?
Best for Architects enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/brutalism free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/brutalism have?
Roughly 200K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/brutalism on?
r/brutalism runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/brutalism cover?
On the Hive Index, r/brutalism is organized under Architects.
How do I join r/brutalism?
You can join r/brutalism by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Architecture communities like?
Communities for architects and architecture enthusiasts covering residential design, urban planning, and emerging building technologies. LinkedIn and Discord host professional communities for working architects, with forums and Facebook groups serving students, enthusiasts, and those interested in sustainable and parametric design.
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